Carman "Cart" Arthur Washburn
July 27, 1940 - November 10, 2019
Carman “Cart” Arthur Washburn passed away peacefully at Health Source, on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was 79 years old. He was born on July 27, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Carman Anderson and Helen Louise (Schirmer) Washburn. He married Patricia Polzin on August 1, 1964; she survives him. Cart graduated with a degree in residential building from Michigan State University and Saginaw Valley State University, obtaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked as a contracted engineer in the auto industry and retired in 2006. He was a sailor, a pilot with a Certified Flight Instructor rating, a member of Saginaw Ham Radio Club using Morse Code to communicate with people around the world, a skier serving on the Ski Patrol at Bintz Apple Mountain for many years, a sometimes golfer, and a member of Shields Lion Club. Cart is remembered by family and friends for his story-telling, sense of humor, and was nicknamed “MacGyver” by his family and friends for his ability to fix most anything. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Patricia (Polzin) Washburn; two daughters, Barbara (Nick) Christophilopolous and Nancy Knapp; grandchildren Zera Knapp, Teresa Knapp, and Zane Knapp; two sisters and three brothers, Judy (James) Davis, Denver, CO, Janet (Stephen) Swanson, Boyne City, MI, Stuart (Annie) Washburn, Merrimac, MA, and Robert (Pamela) Washburn, Petoskey, MI, sister-in-law Elizabeth Smith Washburn, Boyne City, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Cart was predeceased by his youngest brother, Douglas Washburn. Following his death, Cart continued giving to others by donating his brain to the University of Michigan for medical research. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, the 21st of November from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm at the Sawmill Pub and Grill, 19 Sawmill Blvd., Saginaw, MI 48603. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Saginaw Community Foundation General Scholarship Fund, https://saginawfoundation.thankyou4caring.org/scf or by calling 989-755-0545. For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 989-755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com
Carman “Cart” Arthur Washburn passed away peacefully at Health Source, on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was 79 years old. He was born on July 27, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Carman Anderson and Helen Louise (Schirmer) Washburn.... View Obituary & Service Information